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Minnesota DOR Provides Guidance on Taxability of COVID-19 Relief Funds

Dated Feb. 28, 2022

SUMMARY BY TAX ANALYSTS

The Minnesota Department of Revenue posted guidance for tax professionals on the taxability of COVID-19 relief funds, providing a chart with common federal programs — including economic impact payments, forgiven Payroll Protection Program loans, Small Business Administration loan payments made under the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136), Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants, and child care stabilization grants — how they are treated for tax purposes, and if they are included in state household income and adjusted gross income; additional information and instructions can be found on the DOR’s website.

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Several programs issued funds to individuals and businesses to supplement income lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some common programs, how they are treated for tax purposes, and if they are included in household income.

If you received

Included in Minnesota Adjusted Gross Income?

Included in Minnesota Household Income?

Economic Impact Payments

No

No

Payroll Protection Program loans forgiven

No

Yes

Small Business Administration loan payments made on your behalf under CARES Act section 1112(c)

Yes

Yes

Restaurant Revitalization Grants

Yes

Yes

Childcare Provider COVID relief grants

Yes

Yes

For more information, see the instructions for line 24 of 2021 Schedule M1NC, Federal Adjustments, and pages 8 and 9 of the Property Tax Refund instructions.

If you are unsure about the treatment of income your client received, email taxpro.outreach@state.mn.us or call 651-556-6606.

Questions?

Contact us.

If you

Then

Need help with your clients' accounts and have power of attorney on file with us

Contact the appropriate taxing division

Have questions about tax law changes

Email taxlawchanges@state.mn.us

Have general questions

Email taxpro.outreach@state.mn.us, or call 651-556-6606

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